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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.33 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.33 and 267.62 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.33 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.33 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.33 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 172,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,167.97/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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