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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.89, 710.94 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.89, 710.94 and 149.29 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.89 : 710.94 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.89/710.94 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.89x = 710.94 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.89x = 106,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,136.23/473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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