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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 645.09 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 645.09 and 267.88 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 645.09 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/645.09 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 645.09 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 172,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,806.71/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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