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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 714.94 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 714.94 and 216.64 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 714.94 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/714.94 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 714.94 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 154,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,884.60/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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