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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.72, 629.67 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.72, 629.67 and 145.77 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.72 : 629.67 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.72/629.67 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.72x = 629.67 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.72x = 91,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,785.18/419.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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