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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.48 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.48 and 120.43 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.48 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.48 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.48 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 74,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,603.98/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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