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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.40 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.40 and 268.06 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.40 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.40 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.40 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 168,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,180.84/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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