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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 627.82 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 627.82 and 268.37 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 627.82 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/627.82 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 627.82 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 168,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,488.05/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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