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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.52, 717.71 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.52, 717.71 and 218.44 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.52 : 717.71 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.52/717.71 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.52x = 717.71 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.52x = 156,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,775.32/478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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