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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.46 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.46 and 146.49 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.46 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.46 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.46 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 89,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279.06/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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