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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.47, 628.80 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.47, 628.80 and 145.36 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.47 : 628.80 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.47/628.80 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.47x = 628.80 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.47x = 91,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402.37/419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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