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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 704.84 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 704.84 and 145.31 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 704.84 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/704.84 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 704.84 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 102,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,416.05/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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