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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 627.46 and 268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 627.46 and 268.00 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 627.46 = 268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/627.46 = 268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 627.46 × 268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 168,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,157.04/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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