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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.79 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.79 and 184.44 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.79 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.79 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.79 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 118,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,371.75/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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