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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.97, 614.93 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.97, 614.93 and 117.47 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.97 : 614.93 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.97/614.93 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.97x = 614.93 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.97x = 72,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,232.75/409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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