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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 629.37 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 629.37 and 269.65 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 629.37 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/629.37 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 629.37 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 169,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,706.87/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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