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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 643.02 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 643.02 and 185.19 is: 277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 643.02 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/643.02 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 643.02 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 119,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,080.87/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.85

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