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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.41, 705.77 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.41, 705.77 and 210.59 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.41 : 705.77 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.41/705.77 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.41x = 705.77 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.41x = 148,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,628.10/470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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