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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 644.33 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 644.33 and 267.44 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 644.33 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/644.33 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 644.33 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 172,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,315.06/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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