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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 607.02 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 607.02 and 144.60 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 607.02 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/607.02 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 607.02 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 87,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,775.09/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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