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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 614.01 and 120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 614.01 and 120.71 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 614.01 = 120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/614.01 = 120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 614.01 × 120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 74,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,114.08/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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