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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.90, 607.29 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.90, 607.29 and 112.42 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.90 : 607.29 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.90/607.29 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.90x = 607.29 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.90x = 68,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,268.51/404.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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