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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 646.25 and 122.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 646.25 and 122.71 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 646.25 = 122.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/646.25 = 122.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 646.25 × 122.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 79,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,297.49/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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