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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 612.88 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 612.88 and 120.03 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 612.88 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/612.88 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 612.88 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 73,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,563.39/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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