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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.46, 625.66 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.46, 625.66 and 266.88 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.46 : 625.66 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.46/625.66 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.46x = 625.66 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.46x = 166,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,976.14/453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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