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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.32, 628.31 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.32, 628.31 and 268.88 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.32 : 628.31 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.32/628.31 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.32x = 628.31 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.32x = 168,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,937.52/455.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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