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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 717.20 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 717.20 and 217.96 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 717.20 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/717.20 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 717.20 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 156,320.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,320.91/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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