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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 614.92 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 614.92 and 117.47 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 614.92 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/614.92 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 614.92 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 72,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,234.03/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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