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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.80, 710.62 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.80, 710.62 and 149.13 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.80 : 710.62 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.80/710.62 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.80x = 710.62 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.80x = 105,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,974.76/473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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