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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 614.63 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 614.63 and 178.48 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 614.63 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/614.63 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 614.63 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 109,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,695.20/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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