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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 643.72 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 643.72 and 266.14 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 643.72 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/643.72 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 643.72 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 171,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,319.64/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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