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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.01, 644.82 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.01, 644.82 and 183.32 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.01 : 644.82 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.01/644.82 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.01x = 644.82 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.01x = 118,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,205.18/430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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