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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.52 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.52 and 213.61 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.52 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.52 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.52 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 151,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,770.62/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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