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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 604.78 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 604.78 and 114.64 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 604.78 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/604.78 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 604.78 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 69,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,331.98/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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