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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 619.40 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 619.40 and 104.80 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 619.40 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/619.40 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 619.40 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 64,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,913.12/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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