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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 644.70 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 644.70 and 267.28 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 644.70 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/644.70 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 644.70 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 172,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,315.42/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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