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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 641.42 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 641.42 and 153.65 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 641.42 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/641.42 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 641.42 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 98,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,556.17/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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