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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 704.70 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 704.70 and 145.13 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 704.70 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/704.70 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 704.70 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 102,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,269.59/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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