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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 642.34 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 642.34 and 154.43 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 642.34 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/642.34 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 642.34 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 99,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,196.57/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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