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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 607.80 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 607.80 and 116.63 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 607.80 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/607.80 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 607.80 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 70,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,884.68/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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