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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.74, 643.11 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.74, 643.11 and 154.91 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.74 : 643.11 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.74/643.11 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.74x = 643.11 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.74x = 99,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,626.50/428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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