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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.42, 705.66 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.42, 705.66 and 145.79 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.42 : 705.66 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.42/705.66 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.42x = 705.66 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.42x = 102,874.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,874.64/470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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