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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 626.52 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 626.52 and 270 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 626.52 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/626.52 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 626.52 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 169,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,160.40/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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