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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.49, 714.82 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.49, 714.82 and 216.48 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.49 : 714.82 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.49/714.82 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.49x = 714.82 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.49x = 154,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,739.58/476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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