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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.93, 643.43 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.93, 643.43 and 155.06 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.93 : 643.43 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.93/643.43 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.93x = 643.43 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.93x = 99,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,770.26/428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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