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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 706.49 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 706.49 and 146.29 is: 219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 706.49 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/706.49 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 706.49 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 103,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,352.42/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.47

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