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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.29, 628.52 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.29, 628.52 and 268.83 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.29 : 628.52 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.29/628.52 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.29x = 628.52 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.29x = 168,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,965.93/455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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