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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 614.84 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 614.84 and 117.33 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 614.84 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/614.84 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 614.84 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 72,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,140.65/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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