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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 644.22 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 644.22 and 267.08 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 644.22 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/644.22 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 644.22 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 172,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,055.06/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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