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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 642.86 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 642.86 and 154.58 is: 231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 642.86 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/642.86 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 642.86 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 99,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,369.31/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.92

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