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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 627.80 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 627.80 and 268.44 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 627.80 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/627.80 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 627.80 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 168,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,525.29/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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