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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.55 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.55 and 212.47 is: 318.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.55 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.55 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.55 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 150,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,545.62/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.63

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