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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 610.55 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 610.55 and 98.88 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 610.55 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/610.55 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 610.55 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 60,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,372.22/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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