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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 620.04 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 620.04 and 124.79 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 620.04 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/620.04 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 620.04 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 77,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,374.79/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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