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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.63, 642.55 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.63, 642.55 and 154.65 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 642.55 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/642.55 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 642.55 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 99,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,372.54/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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