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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 613.04 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 613.04 and 100.55 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 613.04 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/613.04 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 613.04 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 61,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638.11/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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