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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.74, 704.61 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.74, 704.61 and 123.05 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.74 : 704.61 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.74/704.61 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.74x = 704.61 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.74x = 86,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,698.74/469.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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