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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.24, 703.91 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.24, 703.91 and 144.63 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.24 : 703.91 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.24/703.91 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.24x = 703.91 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.24x = 101,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,805.78/469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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