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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 625.79 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 625.79 and 267.09 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 625.79 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/625.79 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 625.79 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 167,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,142.25/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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