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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 646.31 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 646.31 and 122.73 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 646.31 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/646.31 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 646.31 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 79,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,321.01/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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