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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 643.02 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 643.02 and 266.28 is: 399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 643.02 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/643.02 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 643.02 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 171,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,223.37/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.61

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