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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.65, 707.52 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.65, 707.52 and 124.98 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.65 : 707.52 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.65/707.52 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.65x = 707.52 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.65x = 88,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,423.46/471.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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