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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.08, 627.93 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.08, 627.93 and 268.50 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.08 : 627.93 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.08/627.93 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.08x = 627.93 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.08x = 168,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,596.85/455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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