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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 704.72 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 704.72 and 145.08 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 704.72 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/704.72 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 704.72 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 102,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,240.05/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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