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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 620 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 620 and 124.75 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 620 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/620 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 620 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 77,345
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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