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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 626.96 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 626.96 and 267.78 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 626.96 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/626.96 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 626.96 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 167,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,887.35/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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