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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.29, 604.98 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.29, 604.98 and 146.79 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.29 : 604.98 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.29/604.98 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.29x = 604.98 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.29x = 88,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,805.01/403.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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