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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.79, 613.34 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.79, 613.34 and 189.52 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.79 : 613.34 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.79/613.34 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.79x = 613.34 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.79x = 116,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,239.96/408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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