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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 618.39 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 618.39 and 119.76 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 618.39 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/618.39 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 618.39 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 74,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,058.39/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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