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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 642.58 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 642.58 and 154.48 is: 231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 642.58 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/642.58 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 642.58 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 99,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,263.38/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.71

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