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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 626.47 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 626.47 and 267.48 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 626.47 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/626.47 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 626.47 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 167,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,566.74/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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