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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 627.14 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 627.14 and 268.02 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 627.14 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/627.14 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 627.14 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 168,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,086.06/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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