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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.71, 710.78 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.71, 710.78 and 213.57 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.71 : 710.78 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.71/710.78 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.71x = 710.78 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.71x = 151,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,801.28/473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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