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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 628.80 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 628.80 and 269.31 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 628.80 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/628.80 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 628.80 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 169,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,345.50/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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