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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.86, 627.80 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.86, 627.80 and 268.42 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.86 : 627.80 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.86/627.80 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.86x = 627.80 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.86x = 168,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,514.08/454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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