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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 606.46 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 606.46 and 115.74 is: 173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 606.46 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/606.46 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 606.46 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 70,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,191.68/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.61

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