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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.33, 618.51 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.33, 618.51 and 123.77 is: 185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.33 : 618.51 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.33/618.51 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.33x = 618.51 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.33x = 76,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,552.98/412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.66

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