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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.74, 607.02 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.74, 607.02 and 116.20 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.74 : 607.02 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.74/607.02 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.74x = 607.02 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.74x = 70,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,535.72/404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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