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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.58, 608.32 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.58, 608.32 and 117.01 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.58 : 608.32 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.58/608.32 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.58x = 608.32 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.58x = 71,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,180.75/405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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