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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 607.33 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 607.33 and 144.69 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 607.33 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/607.33 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 607.33 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 87,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,874.22/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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