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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.35, 705.66 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.35, 705.66 and 210.57 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.35 : 705.66 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.35/705.66 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.35x = 705.66 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.35x = 148,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,587.82/470.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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