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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.77, 704.52 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.77, 704.52 and 140.69 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.77 : 704.52 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.77/704.52 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.77x = 704.52 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.77x = 99,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120.68/469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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