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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 606.32 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 606.32 and 115.64 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 606.32 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/606.32 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 606.32 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 70,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.84/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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