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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 643.42 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 643.42 and 266.76 is: 400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 643.42 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/643.42 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 643.42 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 171,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,638.72/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.18

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