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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 708.80 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 708.80 and 212.44 is: 318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 708.80 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/708.80 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 708.80 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 150,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,577.47/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.64

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