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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.76, 705.98 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.76, 705.98 and 146.12 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.76 : 705.98 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.76/705.98 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.76x = 705.98 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.76x = 103,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,157.80/470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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