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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.43, 642.69 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.43, 642.69 and 184.98 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.43 : 642.69 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.43/642.69 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.43x = 642.69 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.43x = 118,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,884.80/428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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