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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 641.31 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 641.31 and 153.69 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 641.31 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/641.31 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 641.31 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 98,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,562.93/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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