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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.98, 645 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.98, 645 and 186.46 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.98 : 645 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.98/645 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.98x = 645 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.98x = 120,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,266.70/429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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