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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.55 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.55 and 267.61 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.55 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.55 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.55 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 167,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,669.48/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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