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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.78, 704.42 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.78, 704.42 and 145.10 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.78 : 704.42 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.78/704.42 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.78x = 704.42 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.78x = 102,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,211.34/469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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