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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.98, 643.52 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.98, 643.52 and 155.09 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.98 : 643.52 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.98/643.52 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.98x = 643.52 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.98x = 99,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,802.74/428.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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