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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 706.32 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 706.32 and 210.54 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 706.32 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/706.32 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 706.32 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 148,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,708.61/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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