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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.69, 704.45 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.69, 704.45 and 144.99 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 704.45 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/704.45 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 704.45 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 102,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,138.57/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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