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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 628.83 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 628.83 and 269.26 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 628.83 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/628.83 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 628.83 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 169,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,318.77/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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