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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.48 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.48 and 145.04 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.48 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.48 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.48 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 91,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,154.74/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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