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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 642.44 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 642.44 and 154.43 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 642.44 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/642.44 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 642.44 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 99,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,212.01/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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