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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.90, 704.96 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.90, 704.96 and 145.24 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.90 : 704.96 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.90/704.96 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.90x = 704.96 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.90x = 102,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,387.66/469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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