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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 604.84 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 604.84 and 114.64 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 604.84 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/604.84 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 604.84 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 69,338.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,338.86/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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