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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.27 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.27 and 155.01 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.27 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.27 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.27 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 99,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,713.28/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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