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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 709.59 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 709.59 and 213.54 is: 320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 709.59 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/709.59 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 709.59 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 151,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,525.85/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.08

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