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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.37, 627.06 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.37, 627.06 and 267.81 is: 369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.37 : 627.06 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.37/627.06 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.37x = 627.06 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.37x = 167,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,932.94/454.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.60

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