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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.75, 645.23 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.75, 645.23 and 266.94 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.75 : 645.23 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.75/645.23 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.75x = 645.23 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.75x = 172,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,237.70/429.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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