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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.49, 716.06 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.49, 716.06 and 217.27 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.49 : 716.06 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.49/716.06 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.49x = 716.06 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.49x = 155,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,578.36/477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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