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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 705.94 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 705.94 and 123.93 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 705.94 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/705.94 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 705.94 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 87,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486.52/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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