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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.93, 704.85 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.93, 704.85 and 145.21 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.93 : 704.85 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.93/704.85 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.93x = 704.85 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.93x = 102,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,351.27/469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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