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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618.70 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618.70 and 104.33 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618.70 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618.70 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618.70 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 64,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548.45/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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