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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 622.35 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 622.35 and 122.38 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 622.35 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/622.35 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 622.35 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 76,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,161.64/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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