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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.49, 618.77 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.49, 618.77 and 123.94 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.49 : 618.77 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.49/618.77 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.49x = 618.77 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.49x = 76,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,690.35/412.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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