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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 706.35 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 706.35 and 210.77 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 706.35 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/706.35 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 706.35 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 148,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,872.80/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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