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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 708.67 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 708.67 and 212.64 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 708.67 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/708.67 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 708.67 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 150,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,691.59/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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