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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 627.14 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 627.14 and 267.98 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 627.14 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/627.14 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 627.14 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 168,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,058.51/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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