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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 627.81 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 627.81 and 268.56 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 627.81 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/627.81 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 627.81 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 168,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,604.65/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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