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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.61 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.61 and 149.04 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.61 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.61 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.61 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 105,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,909.31/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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