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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.13, 613.79 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.13, 613.79 and 120.56 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 613.79 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/613.79 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 613.79 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 73,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,999.91/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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