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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 641.54 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 641.54 and 184.68 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 641.54 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/641.54 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 641.54 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 118,479.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,479.61/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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