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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.27, 628.97 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.27, 628.97 and 145.29 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.27 : 628.97 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.27/628.97 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.27x = 628.97 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.27x = 91,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,382.32/419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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