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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 628.60 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 628.60 and 145.24 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 628.60 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/628.60 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 628.60 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 91,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,297.86/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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