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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.59, 642.96 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.59, 642.96 and 154.61 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.59 : 642.96 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.59/642.96 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.59x = 642.96 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.59x = 99,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,407.68/428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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