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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 708.88 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 708.88 and 212.69 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 708.88 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/708.88 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 708.88 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 150,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,774.66/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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