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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 627.12 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 627.12 and 267.86 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 627.12 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/627.12 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 627.12 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 167,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,980.36/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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