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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 630.01 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 630.01 and 146.41 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 630.01 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/630.01 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 630.01 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 92,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,239.03/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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