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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 608.62 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 608.62 and 117.22 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 608.62 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/608.62 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 608.62 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 71,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342.44/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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