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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.80, 710.77 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.80, 710.77 and 149.06 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.80 : 710.77 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.80/710.77 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.80x = 710.77 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.80x = 105,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,947.38/473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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