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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.47, 608.21 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.47, 608.21 and 116.91 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.47 : 608.21 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.47/608.21 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.47x = 608.21 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.47x = 71,105.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,105.83/405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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