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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 627.34 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 627.34 and 268.14 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 627.34 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/627.34 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 627.34 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 168,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,214.95/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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