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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.48 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.48 and 179.06 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.48 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.48 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.48 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 110,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,028.79/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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