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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 626.61 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 626.61 and 265.06 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 626.61 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/626.61 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 626.61 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 166,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,091.02/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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