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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 706.87 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 706.87 and 210.94 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 706.87 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/706.87 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 706.87 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 149,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,108.92/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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