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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 643.24 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 643.24 and 185.29 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 643.24 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/643.24 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 643.24 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 119,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,184.56/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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