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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 641.92 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 641.92 and 184.64 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 641.92 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/641.92 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 641.92 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 118,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,524.11/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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