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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.57, 647.39 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.57, 647.39 and 123.43 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.57 : 647.39 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.57/647.39 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.57x = 647.39 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.57x = 79,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,907.35/431.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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