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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.69, 704.46 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.69, 704.46 and 145.06 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 704.46 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/704.46 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 704.46 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 102,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,188.24/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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