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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 627.44 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 627.44 and 268.17 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 627.44 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/627.44 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 627.44 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 168,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,260.58/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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