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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.63, 627.33 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.63, 627.33 and 268.22 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.63 : 627.33 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.63/627.33 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.63x = 627.33 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.63x = 168,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,262.45/454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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