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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.61, 636.89 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.61, 636.89 and 116.46 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.61 : 636.89 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.61/636.89 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.61x = 636.89 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.61x = 74,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,172.50/424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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