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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 608.24 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 608.24 and 116.92 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 608.24 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/608.24 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 608.24 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 71,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115.42/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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