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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.59, 714.76 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.59, 714.76 and 216.43 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.59 : 714.76 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.59/714.76 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.59x = 714.76 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.59x = 154,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,695.51/476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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