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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 715 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 715 and 216.43 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 715 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/715 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 715 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 154,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,747.45/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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