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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 643.47 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 643.47 and 267.25 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 643.47 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/643.47 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 643.47 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 171,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,967.36/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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