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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.76, 644.10 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.76, 644.10 and 267.22 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.76 : 644.10 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.76/644.10 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.76x = 644.10 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.76x = 172,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,116.40/429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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