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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 643.80 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 643.80 and 185.44 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 643.80 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/643.80 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 643.80 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 119,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,385.52/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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