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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 618.63 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 618.63 and 104.29 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 618.63 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/618.63 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 618.63 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 64,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,516.92/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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