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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.10, 716.51 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.10, 716.51 and 217.71 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.10 : 716.51 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.10/716.51 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.10x = 716.51 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.10x = 155,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,991.94/478.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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