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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 644.70 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 644.70 and 186.39 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 644.70 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/644.70 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 644.70 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 120,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,165.63/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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