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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 643.77 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 643.77 and 266.78 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 643.77 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/643.77 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 643.77 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 171,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,741.74/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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