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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 604.44 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 604.44 and 114.33 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 604.44 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/604.44 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 604.44 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 69,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,105.63/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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