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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.40, 627.04 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.40, 627.04 and 267.88 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.40 : 627.04 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.40/627.04 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.40x = 627.04 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.40x = 167,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,971.48/454.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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