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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.12, 628.46 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.12, 628.46 and 145.12 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.12 : 628.46 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.12/628.46 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.12x = 628.46 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.12x = 91,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,202.12/419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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