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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.44, 612.67 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.44, 612.67 and 115.94 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.44 : 612.67 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.44/612.67 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.44x = 612.67 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.44x = 71,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,032.96/408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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