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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 643.86 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 643.86 and 266.80 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 643.86 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/643.86 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 643.86 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 171,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,781.85/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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