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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.69, 711.90 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.69, 711.90 and 145.62 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.69 : 711.90 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.69/711.90 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.69x = 711.90 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.69x = 103,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.88/474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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