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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.59, 611.32 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.59, 611.32 and 115.11 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.59 : 611.32 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.59/611.32 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.59x = 611.32 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.59x = 70,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,368.76/407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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