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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 613.38 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 613.38 and 120.28 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 613.38 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/613.38 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 613.38 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 73,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,778.56/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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