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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.59, 606.84 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.59, 606.84 and 144.54 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.59 : 606.84 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.59/606.84 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.59x = 606.84 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.59x = 87,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,712.65/404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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