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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 614.13 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 614.13 and 117.01 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 614.13 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/614.13 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 614.13 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 71,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,859.68/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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