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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.73, 707.86 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.73, 707.86 and 211.72 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.73 : 707.86 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.73/707.86 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.73x = 707.86 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.73x = 149,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,864.58/471.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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