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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.85, 627.68 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.85, 627.68 and 268.34 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.85 : 627.68 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.85/627.68 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.85x = 627.68 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.85x = 168,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,430.31/454.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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