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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.66 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.66 and 145.23 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.66 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.66 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.66 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 102,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,337.77/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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