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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 629.16 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 629.16 and 269.30 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 629.16 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/629.16 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 629.16 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 169,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,428.30/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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