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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 643.95 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 643.95 and 267.10 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 643.95 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/643.95 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 643.95 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 171,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,997.44/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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