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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.63, 614.31 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.63, 614.31 and 178.45 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.63 : 614.31 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.63/614.31 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.63x = 614.31 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.63x = 109,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,622.90/409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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