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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.45, 647.28 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.45, 647.28 and 123.30 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.45 : 647.28 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.45/647.28 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.45x = 647.28 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.45x = 79,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,807.22/431.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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