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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 711.49 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 711.49 and 214.83 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 711.49 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/711.49 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 711.49 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 152,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,849.40/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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