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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 618.83 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 618.83 and 152.61 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 618.83 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/618.83 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 618.83 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 94,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,439.46/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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