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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.69, 712.99 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.69, 712.99 and 215.83 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.69 : 712.99 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.69/712.99 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.69x = 712.99 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.69x = 153,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,884.63/475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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