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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.47, 717.84 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.47, 717.84 and 218.64 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.47 : 717.84 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.47/717.84 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.47x = 717.84 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.47x = 156,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,948.54/478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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