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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 619.04 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 619.04 and 124.03 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 619.04 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/619.04 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 619.04 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 76,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,780.62/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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