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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 643.13 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 643.13 and 154.98 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 643.13 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/643.13 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 643.13 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 99,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,672.29/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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