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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.65, 711.46 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.65, 711.46 and 214.49 is: 321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.65 : 711.46 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.65/711.46 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.65x = 711.46 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.65x = 152,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,597.50/474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.50

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