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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 619.27 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 619.27 and 120.36 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 619.27 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/619.27 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 619.27 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 74,535.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,535.34/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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