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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 628.47 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 628.47 and 268.91 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 628.47 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/628.47 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 628.47 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 169,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,001.87/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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