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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.45, 641.07 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.45, 641.07 and 153.53 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.45 : 641.07 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.45/641.07 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.45x = 641.07 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.45x = 98,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,423.48/427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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