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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 708.89 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 708.89 and 212.54 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 708.89 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/708.89 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 708.89 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 150,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,662.87/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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