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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.65, 717.54 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.65, 717.54 and 218.52 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.65 : 717.54 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.65/717.54 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.65x = 717.54 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.65x = 156,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,796.84/478.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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