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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.73, 707.66 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.73, 707.66 and 147.09 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.73 : 707.66 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.73/707.66 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.73x = 707.66 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.73x = 104,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,089.71/471.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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