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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 607.91 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 607.91 and 116.71 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 607.91 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/607.91 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 607.91 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 70,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,949.18/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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