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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.74, 649.06 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.74, 649.06 and 124.59 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.74 : 649.06 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.74/649.06 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.74x = 649.06 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.74x = 80,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,865.56/432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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