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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 641.47 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 641.47 and 153.54 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 641.47 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/641.47 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 641.47 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 98,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,491.30/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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