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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 642.74 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 642.74 and 266.09 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 642.74 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/642.74 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 642.74 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 171,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,022.14/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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