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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 644.31 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 644.31 and 267.66 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 644.31 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/644.31 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 644.31 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 172,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,456.01/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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