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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 711.04 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 711.04 and 144.93 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 711.04 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/711.04 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 711.04 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 103,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,051.03/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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