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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 618.03 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 618.03 and 119.46 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 618.03 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/618.03 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 618.03 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 73,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,829.86/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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