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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.55 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.55 and 145.79 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.55 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.55 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.55 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 91,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,784.03/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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