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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 641.79 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 641.79 and 153.77 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 641.79 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/641.79 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 641.79 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 98,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,684.84/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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