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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.80, 629 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.80, 629 and 269.30 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.80 : 629 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.80/629 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.80x = 629 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.80x = 169,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,389.70/455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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