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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 629.04 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 629.04 and 269.32 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 629.04 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/629.04 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 629.04 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 169,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,413.05/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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