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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 704.94 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 704.94 and 145.36 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 704.94 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/704.94 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 704.94 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 102,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,470.08/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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