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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.79, 640.32 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.79, 640.32 and 153.01 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.79 : 640.32 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.79/640.32 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.79x = 640.32 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.79x = 97,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,975.36/426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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