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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.58, 627.46 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.58, 627.46 and 144.48 is: 216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.58 : 627.46 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.58/627.46 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.58x = 627.46 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.58x = 90,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,655.42/418.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.58

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