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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.94, 619.32 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.94, 619.32 and 120.37 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.94 : 619.32 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.94/619.32 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.94x = 619.32 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.94x = 74,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,543.85/412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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