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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 642.58 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 642.58 and 266.48 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 642.58 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/642.58 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 642.58 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 171,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,234.72/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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