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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.62, 620.54 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.62, 620.54 and 121.13 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.62 : 620.54 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.62/620.54 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.62x = 620.54 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.62x = 75,163.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,163.21/413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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