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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 619.36 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 619.36 and 120.40 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 619.36 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/619.36 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 619.36 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 74,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,570.94/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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