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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 604.82 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 604.82 and 114.58 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 604.82 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/604.82 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 604.82 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 69,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,300.28/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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