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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 618.74 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 618.74 and 123.99 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 618.74 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/618.74 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 618.74 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 76,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,713.86/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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