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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 641.88 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 641.88 and 184.46 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 641.88 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/641.88 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 641.88 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 118,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,401.18/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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