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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 704.43 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 704.43 and 144.99 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 704.43 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/704.43 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 704.43 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 102,135.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,135.31/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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