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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 643.65 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 643.65 and 155.02 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 643.65 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/643.65 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 643.65 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 99,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,778.62/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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