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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.53, 620.38 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.53, 620.38 and 124.94 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.53 : 620.38 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.53/620.38 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.53x = 620.38 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.53x = 77,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,509.65/413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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