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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 629.16 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 629.16 and 269.52 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 629.16 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/629.16 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 629.16 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 169,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,571.20/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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