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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 628.67 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 628.67 and 269.04 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 628.67 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/628.67 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 628.67 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 169,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,136.03/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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