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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 704.91 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 704.91 and 145.28 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 704.91 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/704.91 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 704.91 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 102,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,409.32/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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