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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 707.47 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 707.47 and 211.51 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 707.47 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/707.47 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 707.47 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 149,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,636.98/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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