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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 705.53 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 705.53 and 210.49 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 705.53 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/705.53 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 705.53 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 148,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,509.70/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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