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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.15, 627.89 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.15, 627.89 and 268.58 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.15 : 627.89 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.15/627.89 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.15x = 627.89 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.15x = 168,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,638.92/455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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