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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 706.74 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 706.74 and 211.13 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 706.74 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/706.74 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 706.74 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 149,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,214.99/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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