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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 641.70 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 641.70 and 266.16 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 641.70 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/641.70 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 641.70 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 170,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,794.87/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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