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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 643.60 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 643.60 and 266.64 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 643.60 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/643.60 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 643.60 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 171,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,609.50/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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