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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.45, 618.84 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.45, 618.84 and 152.57 is: 228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.45 : 618.84 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.45/618.84 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.45x = 618.84 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.45x = 94,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,417.97/412.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.92

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