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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 706.46 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 706.46 and 146.35 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 706.46 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/706.46 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 706.46 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 103,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,387.92/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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