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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 617.27 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 617.27 and 122.88 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 617.27 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/617.27 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 617.27 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 75,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,850.14/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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