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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 705.91 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 705.91 and 145.93 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 705.91 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/705.91 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 705.91 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 103,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,013.45/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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