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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 627 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 627 and 268 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 627 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/627 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 627 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 168,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,036/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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