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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 627.78 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 627.78 and 268.40 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 627.78 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/627.78 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 627.78 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 168,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,496.15/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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