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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 611.35 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 611.35 and 119.07 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 611.35 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/611.35 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 611.35 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 72,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,793.15/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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