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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 641.82 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 641.82 and 184.46 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 641.82 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/641.82 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 641.82 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 118,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,393.92/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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