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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.74, 644.74 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.74, 644.74 and 267.54 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.74 : 644.74 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.74/644.74 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.74x = 644.74 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.74x = 172,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,493.74/429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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