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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 712.70 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 712.70 and 150.73 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 712.70 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/712.70 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 712.70 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 107,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,425.27/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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