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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.29, 610.82 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.29, 610.82 and 114.77 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.29 : 610.82 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.29/610.82 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.29x = 610.82 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.29x = 70,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,103.81/407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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