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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.01, 617.91 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.01, 617.91 and 123.45 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.01 : 617.91 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.01/617.91 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.01x = 617.91 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.01x = 76,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280.99/412.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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