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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.49, 609.98 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.49, 609.98 and 146.47 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.49 : 609.98 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.49/609.98 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.49x = 609.98 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.49x = 89,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,344.90/406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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