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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 706.94 and 211.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 706.94 and 211.65 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 706.94 = 211.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/706.94 = 211.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 706.94 × 211.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 149,622.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,622.79/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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