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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 641.29 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 641.29 and 153.81 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 641.29 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/641.29 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 641.29 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 98,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,638.80/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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