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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.78, 644.67 and 266.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.78, 644.67 and 266.17 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.78 : 644.67 = 266.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.78/644.67 = 266.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.78x = 644.67 × 266.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.78x = 171,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,591.81/430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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