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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 704.45 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 704.45 and 144.97 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 704.45 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/704.45 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 704.45 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 102,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,122.72/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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