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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 608.84 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 608.84 and 117.27 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 608.84 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/608.84 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 608.84 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 71,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,398.67/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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