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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 617.93 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 617.93 and 119.47 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 617.93 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/617.93 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 617.93 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 73,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,824.10/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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