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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.48, 618.70 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.48, 618.70 and 104.34 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.48 : 618.70 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.48/618.70 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.48x = 618.70 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.48x = 64,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554.08/412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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