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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 646.83 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 646.83 and 123.07 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 646.83 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/646.83 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 646.83 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 79,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605.37/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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