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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.09, 607.70 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.09, 607.70 and 145.03 is: 217.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.09 : 607.70 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.09/607.70 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.09x = 607.70 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.09x = 88,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133.21/405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.57

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