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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 704.84 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 704.84 and 145.32 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 704.84 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/704.84 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 704.84 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 102,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423.98/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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