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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 627.08 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 627.08 and 267.98 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 627.08 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/627.08 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 627.08 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 168,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,040.42/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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