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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 629.24 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 629.24 and 269.63 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 629.24 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/629.24 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 629.24 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 169,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.49/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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