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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 629.08 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 629.08 and 269.44 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 629.08 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/629.08 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 629.08 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 169,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,499.32/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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