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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.69, 628.77 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.69, 628.77 and 269.16 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.69 : 628.77 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.69/628.77 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.69x = 628.77 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.69x = 169,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,239.73/455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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