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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.66, 619.01 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.66, 619.01 and 104.51 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.66 : 619.01 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.66/619.01 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.66x = 619.01 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.66x = 64,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,694.02/412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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