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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 608.04 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 608.04 and 116.79 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 608.04 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/608.04 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 608.04 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 71,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,012.99/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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