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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 707.52 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 707.52 and 211.58 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 707.52 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/707.52 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 707.52 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 149,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,697.08/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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