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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 627.46 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 627.46 and 268.19 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 627.46 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/627.46 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 627.46 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 168,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,275.36/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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