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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 645.48 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 645.48 and 186.48 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 645.48 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/645.48 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 645.48 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 120,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,369.11/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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