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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 629.25 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 629.25 and 145.63 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 629.25 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/629.25 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 629.25 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 91,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,637.68/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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