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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.73, 627.53 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.73, 627.53 and 268.23 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.73 : 627.53 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.73/627.53 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.73x = 627.53 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.73x = 168,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,321.03/454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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