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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 645.72 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 645.72 and 184.12 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 645.72 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/645.72 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 645.72 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 118,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,889.97/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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