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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.91, 643.34 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.91, 643.34 and 154.93 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.91 : 643.34 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.91/643.34 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.91x = 643.34 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.91x = 99,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,672.67/428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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