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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.45 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.45 and 147.65 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.45 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.45 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.45 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 90,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,280.59/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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