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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 629.84 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 629.84 and 267.45 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 629.84 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/629.84 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 629.84 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 168,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,449.01/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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