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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 706.73 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 706.73 and 211.28 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 706.73 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/706.73 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 706.73 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 149,313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,313.32/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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