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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.13, 618.07 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.13, 618.07 and 119.65 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.13 : 618.07 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.13/618.07 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.13x = 618.07 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.13x = 73,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.08/412.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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