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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 607.20 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 607.20 and 116.34 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 607.20 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/607.20 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 607.20 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 70,641.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641.65/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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