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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 627.45 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 627.45 and 268.37 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 627.45 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/627.45 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 627.45 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 168,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,388.76/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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