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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 641.41 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 641.41 and 153.69 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 641.41 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/641.41 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 641.41 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 98,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,577.92/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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