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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.66, 644.64 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.66, 644.64 and 182.93 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.66 : 644.64 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.66/644.64 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.66x = 644.64 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.66x = 117,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,924.00/429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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