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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 618.91 and 152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 618.91 and 152.62 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 618.91 = 152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/618.91 = 152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 618.91 × 152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 94,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,456.12/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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