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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 642.80 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 642.80 and 154.62 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 642.80 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/642.80 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 642.80 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 99,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,389.74/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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