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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.99, 619.48 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.99, 619.48 and 153.03 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.99 : 619.48 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.99/619.48 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.99x = 619.48 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.99x = 94,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,799.02/412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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