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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.71, 607.01 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.71, 607.01 and 144.83 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.71 : 607.01 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.71/607.01 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.71x = 607.01 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.71x = 87,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,914.05/404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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