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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.75, 627.35 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.75, 627.35 and 268.18 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.75 : 627.35 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.75/627.35 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.75x = 627.35 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.75x = 168,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,239.81/454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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