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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 645.79 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 645.79 and 122.31 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 645.79 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/645.79 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 645.79 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 78,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,986.57/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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