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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 643.41 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 643.41 and 154.94 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 643.41 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/643.41 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 643.41 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 99,686.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,686.73/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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