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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 643.53 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 643.53 and 182.18 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 643.53 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/643.53 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 643.53 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 117,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,237.49/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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