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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.62, 628.80 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.62, 628.80 and 269.17 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.62 : 628.80 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.62/628.80 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.62x = 628.80 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.62x = 169,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,249.61/455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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