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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 641.71 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 641.71 and 153.89 is: 230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 641.71 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/641.71 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 641.71 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 98,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,752.75/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.85

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