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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.01, 641.64 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.01, 641.64 and 184.50 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.01 : 641.64 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.01/641.64 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.01x = 641.64 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.01x = 118,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,382.58/428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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