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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 710.93 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 710.93 and 149.32 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 710.93 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/710.93 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 710.93 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 106,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,156.07/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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