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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.49, 612.68 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.49, 612.68 and 116.01 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.49 : 612.68 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.49/612.68 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.49x = 612.68 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.49x = 71,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,078.54/408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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