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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 627.13 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 627.13 and 265.45 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 627.13 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/627.13 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 627.13 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 166,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,471.66/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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