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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 628.61 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 628.61 and 269.15 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 628.61 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/628.61 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 628.61 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 169,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,185.89/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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