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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.93, 709.58 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.93, 709.58 and 216.25 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.93 : 709.58 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.93/709.58 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.93x = 709.58 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.93x = 153,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,446.68/472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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