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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 706.05 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 706.05 and 124.01 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 706.05 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/706.05 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 706.05 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 87,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,556.84/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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