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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 642.72 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 642.72 and 154.70 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 642.72 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/642.72 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 642.72 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 99,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,428.78/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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