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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 647.65 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 647.65 and 184.79 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 647.65 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/647.65 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 647.65 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 119,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,679.24/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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