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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.42, 644.13 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.42, 644.13 and 268.32 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.42 : 644.13 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.42/644.13 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.42x = 644.13 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.42x = 172,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,832.96/429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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