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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.87, 619.30 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.87, 619.30 and 104.72 is: 157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.87 : 619.30 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.87/619.30 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.87x = 619.30 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.87x = 64,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852.45/412.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.08

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