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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.82, 704.75 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.82, 704.75 and 145.19 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.82 : 704.75 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.82/704.75 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.82x = 704.75 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.82x = 102,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,322.65/469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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