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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.47, 597.61 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.47, 597.61 and 124.49 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.47 : 597.61 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.47/597.61 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.47x = 597.61 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.47x = 74,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,396.47/398.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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