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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.76, 704.48 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.76, 704.48 and 145.12 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.76 : 704.48 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.76/704.48 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.76x = 704.48 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.76x = 102,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,234.14/469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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