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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 629.11 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 629.11 and 269.42 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 629.11 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/629.11 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 629.11 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 169,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,494.82/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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