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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.98, 613.49 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.98, 613.49 and 116.50 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.98 : 613.49 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.98/613.49 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.98x = 613.49 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.98x = 71,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,467.94/408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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