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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.03, 641.89 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.03, 641.89 and 154.04 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.03 : 641.89 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.03/641.89 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.03x = 641.89 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.03x = 98,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,873.72/428.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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