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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.02, 705.98 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.02, 705.98 and 210.47 is: 315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.02 : 705.98 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.02/705.98 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.02x = 705.98 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.02x = 148,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,584.61/471.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.46

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