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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.97, 712.47 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.97, 712.47 and 214.69 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.97 : 712.47 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.97/712.47 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.97x = 712.47 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.97x = 152,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,960.18/474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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