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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 706.09 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 706.09 and 210.52 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 706.09 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/706.09 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 706.09 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 148,646.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,646.07/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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