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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 646.23 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 646.23 and 134.28 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 646.23 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/646.23 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 646.23 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 86,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,777.33/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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