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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 715.49 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 715.49 and 216.94 is: 325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 715.49 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/715.49 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 715.49 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 155,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,213.74/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.47

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