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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 613.84 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 613.84 and 116.73 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 613.84 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/613.84 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 613.84 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 71,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,653.54/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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