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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 627.02 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 627.02 and 267.84 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 627.02 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/627.02 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 627.02 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 167,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,941.04/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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