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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.58, 708.96 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.58, 708.96 and 143.52 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.58 : 708.96 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.58/708.96 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.58x = 708.96 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.58x = 101,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,753.14/472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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