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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.66, 717.38 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.66, 717.38 and 218.61 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.66 : 717.38 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.66/717.38 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.66x = 717.38 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.66x = 156,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,823.89/478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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