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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 628.11 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 628.11 and 268.67 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 628.11 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/628.11 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 628.11 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 168,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749.83/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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