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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.83, 706.17 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.83, 706.17 and 210.77 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.83 : 706.17 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.83/706.17 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.83x = 706.17 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.83x = 148,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,839.45/470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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