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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.61, 629.37 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.61, 629.37 and 145.68 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.61 : 629.37 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.61/629.37 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.61x = 629.37 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.61x = 91,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,686.62/419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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