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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 628.94 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 628.94 and 266.69 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 628.94 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/628.94 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 628.94 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 167,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,734.25/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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