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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.99 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.99 and 123.85 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.99 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.99 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.99 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 80,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,254.22/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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