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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 604.32 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 604.32 and 114.32 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 604.32 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/604.32 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 604.32 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 69,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,085.86/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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