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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.12 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.12 and 267.98 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.12 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.12 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.12 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 168,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,053.83/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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