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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 627 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 627 and 267.92 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 627 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/627 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 627 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 167,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,985.84/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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