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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.17, 628.11 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.17, 628.11 and 268.66 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.17 : 628.11 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.17/628.11 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.17x = 628.11 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.17x = 168,748.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,748.03/455.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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