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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.26 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.26 and 185.34 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.26 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.26 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.26 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 119,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,221.81/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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