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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.74 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.74 and 211.87 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.74 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.74 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.74 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 149,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,945.25/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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