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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 641.86 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 641.86 and 184.50 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 641.86 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/641.86 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 641.86 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 118,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,423.17/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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