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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.26, 642.99 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.26, 642.99 and 265.45 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.26 : 642.99 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.26/642.99 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.26x = 642.99 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.26x = 170,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,681.70/428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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