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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.80, 706.29 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.80, 706.29 and 210.82 is: 316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.80 : 706.29 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.80/706.29 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.80x = 706.29 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.80x = 148,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,897.05/470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.26

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