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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 626.75 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 626.75 and 267.66 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 626.75 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/626.75 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 626.75 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 167,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,755.91/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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