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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 642.47 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 642.47 and 181.44 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 642.47 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/642.47 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 642.47 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 116,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,568.85/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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