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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 629.16 and 269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 629.16 and 269.39 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 629.16 = 269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/629.16 = 269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 629.16 × 269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 169,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,489.41/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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