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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 610.64 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 610.64 and 147.29 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 610.64 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/610.64 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 610.64 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 89,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,937.93/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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