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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.43, 604.96 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.43, 604.96 and 114.80 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.43 : 604.96 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.43/604.96 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.43x = 604.96 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.43x = 69,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,446.10/403.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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