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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.91, 619.33 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.91, 619.33 and 124.35 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.91 : 619.33 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.91/619.33 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.91x = 619.33 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.91x = 77,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,013.69/412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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