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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 710.66 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 710.66 and 149.03 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 710.66 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/710.66 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 710.66 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 105,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,909.66/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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