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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 642.76 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 642.76 and 185.02 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 642.76 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/642.76 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 642.76 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 118,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,921.39/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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