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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 628.58 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 628.58 and 269.08 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 628.58 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/628.58 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 628.58 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 169,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,137.41/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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