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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 628.56 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 628.56 and 269.06 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 628.56 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/628.56 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 628.56 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 169,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,117.21/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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