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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 618.24 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 618.24 and 123.70 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 618.24 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/618.24 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 618.24 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 76,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,476.29/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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