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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 627.31 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 627.31 and 268.08 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 627.31 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/627.31 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 627.31 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 168,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,167.92/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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