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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 705.96 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 705.96 and 146.07 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 705.96 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/705.96 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 705.96 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 103,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,119.58/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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