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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 604.74 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 604.74 and 114.62 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 604.74 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/604.74 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 604.74 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 69,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,315.30/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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