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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 709.29 and 212.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 709.29 and 212.73 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 709.29 = 212.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/709.29 = 212.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 709.29 × 212.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 150,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,887.26/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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