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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 627.90 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 627.90 and 268.49 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 627.90 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/627.90 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 627.90 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 168,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,584.87/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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