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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 647.19 and 123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 647.19 and 123.28 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 647.19 = 123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/647.19 = 123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 647.19 × 123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 79,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,785.58/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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