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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 647.24 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 647.24 and 123.35 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 647.24 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/647.24 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 647.24 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 79,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,837.05/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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