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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 643.41 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 643.41 and 185.49 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 643.41 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/643.41 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 643.41 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 119,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,346.12/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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