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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.62 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.62 and 147 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.62 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.62 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.62 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 104,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020.14/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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