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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 709.74 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 709.74 and 213.08 is: 319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 709.74 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/709.74 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 709.74 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 151,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231.40/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.73

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