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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 607.14 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 607.14 and 116.13 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 607.14 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/607.14 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 607.14 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 70,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,504.13/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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