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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.20, 618.39 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.20, 618.39 and 123.63 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.20 : 618.39 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.20/618.39 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.20x = 618.39 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.20x = 76,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,451.56/412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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