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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.79 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.79 and 124.01 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.79 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.79 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.79 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 77,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,479.59/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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