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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 643.07 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 643.07 and 154.63 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 643.07 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/643.07 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 643.07 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 99,436.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,436.69/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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