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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.67, 644.73 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.67, 644.73 and 264.73 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.67 : 644.73 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.67/644.73 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.67x = 644.73 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.67x = 170,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,679.37/429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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