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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.47, 611.19 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.47, 611.19 and 99.32 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.47 : 611.19 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.47/611.19 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.47x = 611.19 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.47x = 60,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700.33/407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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