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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 613.80 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 613.80 and 120.64 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 613.80 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/613.80 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 613.80 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 74,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,048.83/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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