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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 617.83 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 617.83 and 119.45 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 617.83 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/617.83 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 617.83 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 73,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801.04/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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