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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 713.05 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 713.05 and 146.33 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 713.05 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/713.05 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 713.05 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 104,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,340.61/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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