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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 718.61 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 718.61 and 218.96 is: 328.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 718.61 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/718.61 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 718.61 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 157,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,348.64/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.51

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