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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 624.59 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 624.59 and 123.92 is: 185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 624.59 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/624.59 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 624.59 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 77,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.45/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.83

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