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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.84 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.84 and 215.99 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.84 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.84 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.84 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 154,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,177.65/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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