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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 714.08 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 714.08 and 216.45 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 714.08 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/714.08 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 714.08 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 154,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,562.62/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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