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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 620.06 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 620.06 and 120.87 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 620.06 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/620.06 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 620.06 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 74,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,946.05/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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