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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 710.47 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 710.47 and 149.05 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 710.47 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/710.47 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 710.47 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 105,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,895.55/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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