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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 717.42 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 717.42 and 218.09 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 717.42 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/717.42 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 717.42 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 156,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,464.74/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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