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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.50, 628.57 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.50, 628.57 and 269.00 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.50 : 628.57 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.50/628.57 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.50x = 628.57 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.50x = 169,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,080.84/455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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