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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.57, 620.45 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.57, 620.45 and 125 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.57 : 620.45 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.57/620.45 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.57x = 620.45 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.57x = 77,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,555.63/413.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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