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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 628.70 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 628.70 and 266.57 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 628.70 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/628.70 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 628.70 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 167,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,590.44/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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