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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.98, 707.99 and 211.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.98, 707.99 and 211.93 is: 317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.98 : 707.99 = 211.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.98/707.99 = 211.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.98x = 707.99 × 211.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.98x = 150,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,039.72/471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.89

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