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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 614.28 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 614.28 and 178.31 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 614.28 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/614.28 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 614.28 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 109,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,529.20/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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