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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 642.87 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 642.87 and 154.70 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 642.87 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/642.87 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 642.87 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 99,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,450.61/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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