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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 604.79 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 604.79 and 146.87 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 604.79 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/604.79 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 604.79 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 88,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,824.77/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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