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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 642.71 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 642.71 and 154.56 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 642.71 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/642.71 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 642.71 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 99,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,336.48/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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