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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.89, 622.31 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.89, 622.31 and 122.40 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.89 : 622.31 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.89/622.31 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.89x = 622.31 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.89x = 76,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170.38/414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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