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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.50 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.50 and 212.89 is: 319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.50 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.50 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.50 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 151,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,045.46/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.36

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