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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 630.69 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 630.69 and 146.58 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 630.69 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/630.69 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 630.69 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 92,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,446.54/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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