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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 642.67 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 642.67 and 154.67 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 642.67 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/642.67 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 642.67 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 99,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,398.17/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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