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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 643.17 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 643.17 and 185.24 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 643.17 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/643.17 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 643.17 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 119,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,140.81/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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