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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.59, 645.86 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.59, 645.86 and 122.44 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.59 : 645.86 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.59/645.86 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.59x = 645.86 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.59x = 79,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079.10/430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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