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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 626.68 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 626.68 and 267.49 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 626.68 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/626.68 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 626.68 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 167,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,630.63/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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