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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 607.44 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 607.44 and 173.79 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 607.44 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/607.44 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 607.44 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 105,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,567.00/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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