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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.45, 705.67 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.45, 705.67 and 145.82 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.45 : 705.67 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.45/705.67 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.45x = 705.67 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.45x = 102,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,898.33/470.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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