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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 604.88 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 604.88 and 114.69 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 604.88 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/604.88 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 604.88 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 69,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,373.69/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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