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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 643.28 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 643.28 and 266.63 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 643.28 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/643.28 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 643.28 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 171,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,513.20/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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