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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 710.28 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 710.28 and 213.87 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 710.28 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/710.28 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 710.28 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 151,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,907.58/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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