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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 642.97 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 642.97 and 154.84 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 642.97 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/642.97 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 642.97 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 99,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,554.26/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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