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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 620.17 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 620.17 and 124.88 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 620.17 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/620.17 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 620.17 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 77,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,443.42/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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