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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.99, 714.06 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.99, 714.06 and 215.98 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.99 : 714.06 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.99/714.06 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.99x = 714.06 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.99x = 154,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,219.65/475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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