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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 628.90 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 628.90 and 269.32 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 628.90 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/628.90 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 628.90 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 169,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,375.35/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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