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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 608.87 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 608.87 and 113.39 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 608.87 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/608.87 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 608.87 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 69,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,039.77/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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