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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 607.35 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 607.35 and 116.34 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 607.35 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/607.35 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 607.35 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 70,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659.10/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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