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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 617.42 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 617.42 and 123.03 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 617.42 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/617.42 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 617.42 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 75,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,961.49/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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