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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 682.76 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 682.76 and 269.68 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 682.76 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/682.76 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 682.76 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 184,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,126.72/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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