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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.70, 643.26 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.70, 643.26 and 266.52 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.70 : 643.26 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.70/643.26 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.70x = 643.26 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.70x = 171,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,441.66/428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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