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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 643.70 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 643.70 and 185.62 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 643.70 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/643.70 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 643.70 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 119,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,480.38/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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