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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 628.96 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 628.96 and 269.24 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 628.96 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/628.96 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 628.96 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 169,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,340.29/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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