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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 629 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 629 and 145.48 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 629 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/629 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 629 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 91,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,506.92/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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