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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 710.45 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 710.45 and 213.68 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 710.45 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/710.45 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 710.45 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 151,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,808.96/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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