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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.92, 704.82 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.92, 704.82 and 145.26 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.92 : 704.82 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.92/704.82 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.92x = 704.82 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.92x = 102,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,382.15/469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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