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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 708.20 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 708.20 and 211.79 is: 317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 708.20 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/708.20 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 708.20 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 149,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,989.68/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.85

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