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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.52 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.52 and 185.44 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.52 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.52 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.52 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 119,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,334.35/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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