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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 619.33 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 619.33 and 152.69 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 619.33 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/619.33 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 619.33 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 94,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,562.31/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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