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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.40, 618.58 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.40, 618.58 and 104.26 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.40 : 618.58 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.40/618.58 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.40x = 618.58 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.40x = 64,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493.15/412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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