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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 627.99 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 627.99 and 268.53 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 627.99 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/627.99 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 627.99 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 168,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,629.67/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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