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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 628.11 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 628.11 and 268.62 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 628.11 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/628.11 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 628.11 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 168,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,722.91/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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