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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.15, 713.70 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.15, 713.70 and 215.99 is: 323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.15 : 713.70 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.15/713.70 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.15x = 713.70 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.15x = 154,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,148.49/476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.74

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