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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 642.63 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 642.63 and 154.51 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 642.63 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/642.63 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 642.63 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 99,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,292.76/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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