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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.54, 644.58 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.54, 644.58 and 267.33 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.54 : 644.58 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.54/644.58 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.54x = 644.58 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.54x = 172,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,315.57/429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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