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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 627.44 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 627.44 and 267.96 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 627.44 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/627.44 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 627.44 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 168,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,128.82/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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