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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 717.56 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 717.56 and 218.55 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 717.56 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/717.56 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 717.56 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 156,821.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,821.65/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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