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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.73, 628.07 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.73, 628.07 and 145.01 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.73 : 628.07 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.73/628.07 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.73x = 628.07 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.73x = 91,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,072.57/418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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