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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.98, 627.98 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.98, 627.98 and 268.55 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.98 : 627.98 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.98/627.98 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.98x = 627.98 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.98x = 168,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,639.55/454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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