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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 625.74 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 625.74 and 266.86 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 625.74 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/625.74 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 625.74 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 166,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,984.98/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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