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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 627.99 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 627.99 and 263.48 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 627.99 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/627.99 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 627.99 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 165,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,460.16/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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