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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 627.95 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 627.95 and 268.38 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 627.95 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/627.95 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 627.95 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 168,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,529.45/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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