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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 627.37 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 627.37 and 268.11 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 627.37 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/627.37 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 627.37 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 168,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,204.17/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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