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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 618.09 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 618.09 and 123.49 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 618.09 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/618.09 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 618.09 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 76,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,327.93/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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