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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.53, 705.92 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.53, 705.92 and 145.90 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.53 : 705.92 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.53/705.92 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.53x = 705.92 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.53x = 102,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,993.00/470.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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