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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.99, 704.99 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.99, 704.99 and 145.28 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.99 : 704.99 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.99/704.99 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.99x = 704.99 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.99x = 102,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,420.95/469.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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