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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 709.64 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 709.64 and 144.03 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 709.64 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/709.64 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 709.64 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 102,212.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,212.74/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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