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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.45, 643.01 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.45, 643.01 and 154.80 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.45 : 643.01 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.45/643.01 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.45x = 643.01 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.45x = 99,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,537.17/428.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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