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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 613.48 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 613.48 and 120.35 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 613.48 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/613.48 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 613.48 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 73,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,828.95/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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