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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 717.92 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 717.92 and 218.67 is: 327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 717.92 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/717.92 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 717.92 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 156,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,990.15/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.84

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