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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.90, 709.56 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.90, 709.56 and 212.76 is: 319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.90 : 709.56 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.90/709.56 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.90x = 709.56 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.90x = 150,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,964.12/472.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.23

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