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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.23, 618.35 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.23, 618.35 and 123.65 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.23 : 618.35 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.23/618.35 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.23x = 618.35 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.23x = 76,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,458.98/412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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