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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.57, 629.33 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.57, 629.33 and 145.58 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.57 : 629.33 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.57/629.33 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.57x = 629.33 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.57x = 91,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,613.99/419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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