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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 613.87 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 613.87 and 120.62 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 613.87 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/613.87 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 613.87 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 74,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,045.00/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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