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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.95, 620.96 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.95, 620.96 and 121.45 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.95 : 620.96 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.95/620.96 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.95x = 620.96 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.95x = 75,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,413.89/413.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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