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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 643.61 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 643.61 and 185.69 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 643.61 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/643.61 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 643.61 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 119,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,514.01/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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