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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.71, 643.41 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.71, 643.41 and 155.00 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.71 : 643.41 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.71/643.41 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.71x = 643.41 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.71x = 99,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,725.33/428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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