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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.41, 706.61 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.41, 706.61 and 211.53 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.41 : 706.61 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.41/706.61 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.41x = 706.61 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.41x = 149,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,469.21/471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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