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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.53, 609.84 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.53, 609.84 and 146.55 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.53 : 609.84 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.53/609.84 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.53x = 609.84 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.53x = 89,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,374.85/406.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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