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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 613.42 and 100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 613.42 and 100.79 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 613.42 = 100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/613.42 = 100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 613.42 × 100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 61,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,825.58/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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