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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.53, 641.33 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.53, 641.33 and 153.64 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.53 : 641.33 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.53/641.33 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.53x = 641.33 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.53x = 98,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,533.94/427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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