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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 628.89 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 628.89 and 145.41 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 628.89 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/628.89 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 628.89 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 91,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,446.89/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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