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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 620.54 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 620.54 and 125.03 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 620.54 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/620.54 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 620.54 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 77,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,586.12/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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