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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 625.68 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 625.68 and 266.94 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 625.68 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/625.68 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 625.68 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 167,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,019.02/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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