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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 706.81 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 706.81 and 210.91 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 706.81 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/706.81 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 706.81 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 149,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073.30/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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