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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 704.58 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 704.58 and 145.12 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 704.58 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/704.58 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 704.58 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 102,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,248.65/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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