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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.01, 641.79 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.01, 641.79 and 184.43 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.01 : 641.79 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.01/641.79 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.01x = 641.79 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.01x = 118,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,362.12/428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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