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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.46, 618.79 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.46, 618.79 and 123.90 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.46 : 618.79 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.46/618.79 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.46x = 618.79 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.46x = 76,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,668.08/412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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