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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 710.46 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 710.46 and 144.52 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 710.46 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/710.46 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 710.46 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 102,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,675.68/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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