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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.68 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.68 and 210.64 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.68 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.68 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.68 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 148,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,644.44/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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