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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 641.30 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 641.30 and 264.94 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 641.30 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/641.30 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 641.30 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 169,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,905.08/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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