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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.62, 644.58 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.62, 644.58 and 186.17 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.62 : 644.58 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.62/644.58 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.62x = 644.58 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.62x = 119,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,998.24/429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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