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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.08, 714.80 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.08, 714.80 and 216.66 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.08 : 714.80 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.08/714.80 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.08x = 714.80 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.08x = 154,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,868.57/477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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