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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 707.62 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 707.62 and 211.45 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 707.62 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/707.62 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 707.62 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 149,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,622.71/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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