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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 641.87 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 641.87 and 154.04 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 641.87 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/641.87 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 641.87 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 98,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,872.44/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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