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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 629.09 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 629.09 and 269.37 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 629.09 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/629.09 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 629.09 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 169,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,457.97/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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