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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.17, 703.86 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.17, 703.86 and 144.53 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.17 : 703.86 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.17/703.86 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.17x = 703.86 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.17x = 101,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,730.65/469.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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