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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 704.60 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 704.60 and 145.04 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 704.60 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/704.60 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 704.60 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 102,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,195.18/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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