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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 620.34 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 620.34 and 124.98 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 620.34 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/620.34 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 620.34 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 77,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,530.09/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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