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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 646.89 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 646.89 and 123.15 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 646.89 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/646.89 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 646.89 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 79,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,661.01/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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