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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 644.07 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 644.07 and 182.39 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 644.07 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/644.07 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 644.07 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 117,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,468.71/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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