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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 617.61 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 617.61 and 123.23 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 617.61 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/617.61 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 617.61 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 76,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,110.09/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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