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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 716.73 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 716.73 and 217.97 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 716.73 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/716.73 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 716.73 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 156,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,225.64/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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