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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 627.92 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 627.92 and 268.64 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 627.92 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/627.92 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 627.92 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 168,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,684.43/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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