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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.50 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.50 and 116.44 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.50 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.50 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.50 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 70,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,735.78/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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