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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 707.03 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 707.03 and 211.49 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 707.03 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/707.03 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 707.03 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 149,529.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,529.77/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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