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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 645.74 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 645.74 and 122.35 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 645.74 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/645.74 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 645.74 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 79,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006.29/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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