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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.67, 629.60 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.67, 629.60 and 145.76 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.67 : 629.60 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.67/629.60 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.67x = 629.60 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.67x = 91,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,769.77/419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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