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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.48, 612.72 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.48, 612.72 and 100.33 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.48 : 612.72 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.48/612.72 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.48x = 612.72 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.48x = 61,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474.20/408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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