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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 644.85 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 644.85 and 267.63 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 644.85 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/644.85 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 644.85 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 172,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,581.21/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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