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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.58, 704.49 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.58, 704.49 and 144.94 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.58 : 704.49 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.58/704.49 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.58x = 704.49 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.58x = 102,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,108.78/469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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