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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 628.65 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 628.65 and 269.09 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 628.65 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/628.65 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 628.65 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 169,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,160.29/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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