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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 706.73 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 706.73 and 146.43 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 706.73 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/706.73 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 706.73 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 103,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,486.47/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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