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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.31, 706.94 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.31, 706.94 and 124.64 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.31 : 706.94 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.31/706.94 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.31x = 706.94 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.31x = 88,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115.65/471.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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