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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.97, 643.50 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.97, 643.50 and 155.19 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.97 : 643.50 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.97/643.50 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.97x = 643.50 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.97x = 99,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,864.77/428.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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