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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.61, 707.46 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.61, 707.46 and 146.97 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.61 : 707.46 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.61/707.46 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.61x = 707.46 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.61x = 103,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,975.40/471.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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