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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.82 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.82 and 136.44 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.82 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.82 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.82 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 96,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,165.64/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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