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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.47, 629.04 and 145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.47, 629.04 and 145.51 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.47 : 629.04 = 145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.47/629.04 = 145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.47x = 629.04 × 145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.47x = 91,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,531.61/419.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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