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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.59, 625.90 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.59, 625.90 and 267.14 is: 368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.59 : 625.90 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.59/625.90 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.59x = 625.90 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.59x = 167,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,202.93/453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.62

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