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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 710.04 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 710.04 and 216.56 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 710.04 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/710.04 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 710.04 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 153,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,766.26/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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