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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.04, 607.42 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.04, 607.42 and 145.04 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.04 : 607.42 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.04/607.42 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.04x = 607.42 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.04x = 88,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,100.20/405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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