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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 620.79 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 620.79 and 125.29 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 620.79 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/620.79 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 620.79 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 77,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,778.78/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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