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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 626.38 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 626.38 and 267.49 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 626.38 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/626.38 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 626.38 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 167,548.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,548.15/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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