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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.63, 705.83 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.63, 705.83 and 210.49 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.63 : 705.83 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.63/705.83 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.63x = 705.83 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.63x = 148,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,567.34/470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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