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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.31, 607.97 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.31, 607.97 and 116.75 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.31 : 607.97 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.31/607.97 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.31x = 607.97 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.31x = 70,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980.50/405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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