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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.45, 707.34 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.45, 707.34 and 211.63 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.45 : 707.34 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.45/707.34 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.45x = 707.34 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.45x = 149,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,694.36/471.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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