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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.78, 716.82 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.78, 716.82 and 217.86 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.78 : 716.82 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.78/716.82 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.78x = 716.82 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.78x = 156,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,166.41/477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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