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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.91, 705.57 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.91, 705.57 and 210.52 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.91 : 705.57 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.91/705.57 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.91x = 705.57 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.91x = 148,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,536.60/470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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