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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 641.86 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 641.86 and 184.51 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 641.86 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/641.86 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 641.86 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 118,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,429.59/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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