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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.71, 645.77 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.71, 645.77 and 184.07 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.71 : 645.77 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.71/645.77 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.71x = 645.77 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.71x = 118,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,866.88/430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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