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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 628.78 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 628.78 and 269.30 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 628.78 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/628.78 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 628.78 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 169,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,330.45/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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