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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 628.78 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 628.78 and 269.13 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 628.78 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/628.78 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 628.78 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 169,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,223.56/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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