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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 627.50 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 627.50 and 144.47 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 627.50 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/627.50 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 627.50 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 90,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,654.93/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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