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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.94, 646 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.94, 646 and 184.09 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.94 : 646 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.94/646 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.94x = 646 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.94x = 118,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,922.14/430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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