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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 627.74 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 627.74 and 268.46 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 627.74 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/627.74 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 627.74 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 168,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,523.08/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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