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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 607.23 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 607.23 and 116.28 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 607.23 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/607.23 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 607.23 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 70,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,608.70/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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