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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.56, 705.89 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.56, 705.89 and 145.93 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.56 : 705.89 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.56/705.89 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.56x = 705.89 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.56x = 103,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,010.53/470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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