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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.25, 703.79 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.25, 703.79 and 144.62 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.25 : 703.79 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.25/703.79 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.25x = 703.79 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.25x = 101,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,777.87/469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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