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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.84, 708.66 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.84, 708.66 and 212.56 is: 318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.84 : 708.66 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.84/708.66 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.84x = 708.66 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.84x = 150,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,632.77/472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.57

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