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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.05, 613.48 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.05, 613.48 and 120.42 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.05 : 613.48 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.05/613.48 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.05x = 613.48 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.05x = 73,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.89/409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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