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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 649.57 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 649.57 and 124.84 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 649.57 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/649.57 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 649.57 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 81,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092.32/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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