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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 628.16 and 268.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 628.16 and 268.67 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 628.16 = 268.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/628.16 = 268.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 628.16 × 268.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 168,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,763.26/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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