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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 714.74 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 714.74 and 216.44 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 714.74 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/714.74 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 714.74 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 154,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,693.67/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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