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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 704.92 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 704.92 and 210.04 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 704.92 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/704.92 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 704.92 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 148,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,061.40/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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