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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 710.56 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 710.56 and 149.04 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 710.56 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/710.56 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 710.56 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 105,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,901.86/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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