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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 642.39 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 642.39 and 184.65 is: 277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 642.39 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/642.39 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 642.39 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 118,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,617.31/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.12

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