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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 710.60 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 710.60 and 144.67 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 710.60 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/710.60 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 710.60 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 102,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,802.50/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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