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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 628.40 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 628.40 and 268.91 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 628.40 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/628.40 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 628.40 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 168,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,982.93/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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