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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.59, 644.51 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.59, 644.51 and 186.23 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.59 : 644.51 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.59/644.51 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.59x = 644.51 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.59x = 120,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,022.94/429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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