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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 628.09 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 628.09 and 268.57 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 628.09 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/628.09 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 628.09 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 168,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,684.79/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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