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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 628.94 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 628.94 and 269.18 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 628.94 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/628.94 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 628.94 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 169,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,298.30/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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