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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 647.35 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 647.35 and 123.44 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 647.35 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/647.35 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 647.35 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 79,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,908.88/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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