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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.84, 628.02 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.84, 628.02 and 144.79 is: 217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.84 : 628.02 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.84/628.02 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.84x = 628.02 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.84x = 90,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,931.02/418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.10

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