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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 627.39 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 627.39 and 268.13 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 627.39 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/627.39 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 627.39 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 168,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,224.43/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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