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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 617.63 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 617.63 and 123.21 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 617.63 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/617.63 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 617.63 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 76,097.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,097.58/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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