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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.49, 628.80 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.49, 628.80 and 145.50 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.49 : 628.80 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.49/628.80 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.49x = 628.80 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.49x = 91,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,490.40/419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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