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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.28, 609.32 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.28, 609.32 and 113.70 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.28 : 609.32 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.28/609.32 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.28x = 609.32 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.28x = 69,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,279.68/406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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