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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.58, 705.99 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.58, 705.99 and 145.94 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.58 : 705.99 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.58/705.99 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.58x = 705.99 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.58x = 103,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,028.65/470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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