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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 708.71 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 708.71 and 212.59 is: 318.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 708.71 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/708.71 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 708.71 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 150,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,664.48/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.71

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