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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.42, 628.32 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.42, 628.32 and 268.94 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.42 : 628.32 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.42/628.32 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.42x = 628.32 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.42x = 168,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,980.38/455.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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