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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 714.68 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 714.68 and 216.59 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 714.68 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/714.68 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 714.68 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 154,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,789.22/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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