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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 714.48 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 714.48 and 216.47 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 714.48 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/714.48 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 714.48 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 154,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,659.91/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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