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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 626.49 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 626.49 and 267.48 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 626.49 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/626.49 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 626.49 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 167,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,573.55/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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