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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 608.52 and 117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 608.52 and 117.08 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 608.52 = 117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/608.52 = 117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 608.52 × 117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 71,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245.52/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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