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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 607.04 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 607.04 and 116.14 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 607.04 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/607.04 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 607.04 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 70,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,501.63/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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