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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.54 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.54 and 144.64 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.54 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.54 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.54 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 102,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,770.73/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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