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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 707.71 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 707.71 and 147.04 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 707.71 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/707.71 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 707.71 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 104,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058.14/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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