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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 642.74 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 642.74 and 154.60 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 642.74 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/642.74 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 642.74 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 99,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,365.22/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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