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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 643.17 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 643.17 and 266.58 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 643.17 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/643.17 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 643.17 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 171,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,456.26/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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