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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 628.10 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 628.10 and 268.74 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 628.10 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/628.10 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 628.10 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 168,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,798.54/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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