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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.32, 705.63 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.32, 705.63 and 210.49 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.32 : 705.63 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.32/705.63 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.32x = 705.63 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.32x = 148,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,531.05/470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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