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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.91 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.91 and 144.88 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.91 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.91 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.91 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 102,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,994.86/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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