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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.83, 710.45 and 213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.83, 710.45 and 213.78 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.83 : 710.45 = 213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.83/710.45 = 213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.83x = 710.45 × 213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.83x = 151,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,880.00/473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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