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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.63 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.63 and 154.40 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.63 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.63 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.63 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 99,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,218.86/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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