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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 629.22 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 629.22 and 269.57 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 629.22 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/629.22 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 629.22 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 169,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618.84/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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