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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 626.47 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 626.47 and 267.42 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 626.47 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/626.47 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 626.47 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 167,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,530.61/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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