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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.16, 706.58 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.16, 706.58 and 146.46 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.16 : 706.58 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.16/706.58 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.16x = 706.58 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.16x = 103,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,485.71/471.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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