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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.47, 618.70 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.47, 618.70 and 123.91 is: 185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.47 : 618.70 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.47/618.70 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.47x = 618.70 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.47x = 76,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,663.12/412.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.86

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