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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 608.49 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 608.49 and 145.68 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 608.49 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/608.49 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 608.49 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 88,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,641.05/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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