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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.28, 624.30 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.28, 624.30 and 123.77 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.28 : 624.30 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.28/624.30 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.28x = 624.30 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.28x = 77,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,268.05/416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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