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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.74, 606.95 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.74, 606.95 and 144.69 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.74 : 606.95 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.74/606.95 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.74x = 606.95 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.74x = 87,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,819.60/404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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