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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 644.59 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 644.59 and 186.43 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 644.59 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/644.59 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 644.59 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 120,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,168.84/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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