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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 628.95 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 628.95 and 269.27 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 628.95 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/628.95 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 628.95 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 169,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,352.88/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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