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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 717.93 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 717.93 and 218.52 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 717.93 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/717.93 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 717.93 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 156,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,882.06/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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